Five Daguerreotype Plates in Fitted Box

Made:
1842
Five Daguerreotype Plates in Fitted Box

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Five unused Daguerreotype plates in fitted box, 1842, maker unknown.

Details

Category:
Photographic Technology
Object Number:
1920-609
Materials:
copper (metal), silver (metal) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 250 mm x 190 mm x 160 mm, 1.6 kg
type:
daguerreotype
credit:
Thomas, F.W.